Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 31, 1905)
4c THE STOKwXNG TETJBSD2LY, AUGUST 31, 1905. CHORUS OF PRAISE World Hails Roosevelt as Great Peacemaker. OPINION OF ALL NATIONS' Rejoicing at Success of Conference 'Throughout' Europe Kaiser .Seconded Roosevelt's Ef forts for Peace. LONDON Aug. SO. With the passing away of the first sensation incident to the announcement of peace, the most striking note of public feeling in England is the universality of the tribute paid to the Invaluable. services which President Roosevelt has rendered to the cause of humanity. Not England alone, but the "whole "world, is hastening to pay its meed of praise to the peacemaker. Mayors and public bodies of various kinds in Great Britain are passing resolutions or sending messages expressive of the .wprld's indebt edness to the President. .Fbjiowjng are a few expressions of prominent personages: Field Marshal" lord Boberts I 'heartily congratulate both countries. Right Rev. William B. -Carpenter, bishop of Rlpon The! wprlfl owes much to Presi dent Roosevelt. George Meredith, the novelist Japan es tablishes her claim to he a great civilized power, and President Roosevelt will be crowned :in history as the champion wrestler, for. peace. President Bgosevelt's reply to Emperor "William's congratulatory telegram has not yet beeh-,pubJlshedrbere. but it will have a great effect in removing what has been the very prevalent opinion that the Em peror had no desire to see peace con cluded Trade Revival Expected. Another question much discussed is the prospect of the revival and development of trade as the result of the conclusion of peace. It .Js expected, as far as the bel ligerents are Concerned, that it will be some time before there is any great com mercial revival, owing to the preoccupa tion of Russia and Japan in finally con cluding the peace arrangements, trans porting prisoners, withdrawing military forces, eta Japan's share in this work will place heavy demands on her trans port service, and will be likely to prevent an early "resumption of her regular steam ship business. It Is understood that Japan is negotiating with British steam ship lines to assist In the transfer of the prisoners. It Is believed, however, that in the near future the changed condition of affairs In the Far East will bring enor mous trade -developments, in which the Vnlted States and Great Britain will be the largest participants. Effect of New Alliance. In this connection much seems to be ex pected from the renewal and extension of the Anglo-Japanese alliance, the details of which have not yet been published. Ac cording to this morning's Standard, the chief point In the' treaty of alliance Is an agreement .to maintain the status quo in Asia, and that the term "Asia" com prises for the purpose of the treaty that portion of the continent lying east of lon gitude 51 degrees. A considerable Impetus is expected to be given to shipbuilding: in fact, both :Russla and Japan will require new war ships" Russia Is und.ers.tood to have op-, tlons son sevcji . Chilean and Argentine warshlpsT-ahd, "though it is deemed unllke ly tfiatussla will place orders" for war shlps irTGreat Britain;, It Is .belleVcd that orders for such vessels wlil be received from Japan. According to a report appearing in the Dally Mail, an Anglo-Japanese shipping combine Is in the first stages of organiza tion. LONDON JOINS IX ACCLAIM. Awards Praise, to Roosevelt, Witte and Japan Alike. LONDON. Aug. 30. The news of the conclusion of peace at Portsmouth yes terday reached London so late last even ing that with the exception of official and diplomatic circles and those who were in the city at a late hour, .the announcement In the morning papers came as a complete surprise. Even many cabinet otTicers and other high officials were Ignorant of the momentous event until today. "With the general public the pews was received with the gT eat est satisfaction and admiration for Japan's "sacrifices In the cause of peace." The evening papers follow the lead of the morning-- papers In bestowing unstinted praise on President Roosevelt, to whom they give the fullest credit for the outcome of the conference, whose de cision was entirely at variance with their dally prediction. Both papers and people were so astounded at the outcome of the conference that they feel there is some thing in the agreement which has been arrived at that has not yet been pub lished, .and that, if this is not the case, then the new Anglo-Japanese treaty has affected the result In some way. The Pall Mall Gazette says: "The enlarged treaty with England may have had considerable weight in persuad ing the Mikado and his advisers that Japan's position in the Far East is now practically impregnable, and that peace may-be made without pressing for the payment of costs. Japan now stands In a position of impregnable supremacy in the Far East, and this can only be disputed by a coalition against which her alliance with the greatest naval power in the world constitutes an absolute guarantee." Arguing that Japan might, after con sideration, feel more satisfied with having gained the points for which she took up arms, the Pall Mall Gazette continues: "Henceforth Asia Hc3 at her feet, and particularly China. China has been a bone of contention all along. England and the United States will have every reason to be thankful for the triumph of Japan." Referring to .Japan's decision to give up her demand for an Indemnity, the West minster Gazette says: "It noeded only a moment's reflection to see how greatly her moral and material position must have been worsted if, after having obtained all the substantial points for which she undertook the war and all the enormous assets that go with them, she had taken the responsibility for renewing the war on the question of the costs, which could not in the long run have b6en recovered against an opponent who was determined not to pay. The policy of Japan is to concentrate herself upon the formidable task of developing what her victory lias given her, and even a successful .war which would have loft herjnDSsesslon of further territory must haV.caissipated her energies and weak ened her position. ''The aVllanco is to be renewed (refer ring to the Anglo-Japanese treat)'), and extended to .a wider scope than it has yfct"".had." Speaking of Japan's waiver of the in demnity clause, fftfe Globo says: "It has' been -ah'iact -of extraordinary courage -on -thepar of the Emperor and his . council. In ' the cct, which seems justified by the results, the Emperor of Japan has given, the" world a lesson in moderation, and, we believe ttha results will show, 4n practical wisdom." -The Globe also claims that Japan gained what she went to wa.r for, and says: "To the ancient, chivalrous feeling of the old fiaumurai, there must have ap peared something sordid in continuing tjhe conflict not for glory or for the safety of the empire, but for- a cash payment which had assumed the form of a liquida tion of damages. Moreover, we write in the dark. We have no glimmer of the secrets which In all probability form a part of the terms of peace. Nor do we Know how far the situation was affected by the Anglo-American treaty." The Evening Standard says: "Russia has won one of the ..greatest diplomatic victories in the history of the world. It Is summed up Jn M. Wltte's pas un sou, (not a cent of Indemnity). Nor are we Inclined to begrudge M. Witte his power or glory. He fought magnifi cently for Russia, and she has been able thereby to save her face." Referring to the results gained by Ja pan, the Standard says: ' Perhaps she Is the only nation on the face of the earth which would, have rested content with what she set out to accom plish. Wc come to what may be regard ed as the greatest victory of the three. It belongs, as wc think, to President Roose velt. He may, for instance, havo held out to Japan Inducements which would have the double effect of securing peace with Russia and rooting up the weeds of disagreement between Japan and Amer ica." The Standard prints a dispatch' from St. Petersburg, whlch says M. Witte will return the hero of the day. and that it is not impossible that he may become a sort of Prime .Minister. GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S VIEW Congratulates Both Nations and Lauds Roosevelt's Work. BERLIN. Aug. 20. Chancellor von Bue- low, in acknowledgement of the cable dis patch which came from the Associated Press with the announcement of peace and an outline of the terms of the agree ment, says: . "In their reception of .this fortunate re sult, the German advocates of peace are in full agreement with the Americans." The German Government has prepared its view of the situation, which will ap pear In the next Issue of the North Ger man Gazette, as follows: 'We greet the news with lively satis faction. The agreement, quite beyond ex pectations, is due to the quiet tenacity of Emperor Nicholas and his counsellors In St. Petersburg, as well as the plenipo tentiaries at Portsmouth. -Acknowledge ment must be made of the amount of the untouched powers of resistance that re main in the Russian imperial state, not withstanding the military misfortunes and the upsetting of all the political theories that had been built upon the undervalua tion of the Slav world. "The decision of the Japanese states men was not an easy one, bat It honors their wisdom. It shows also that the youngest world power which has so bril liantly entered Into the community of the cultivated powers is worthy of the ex ample It gave during the war. The con clusion of peace by yielding all sharp conditions may be more highly valued be cause the agreement was a voluntary act. We congratulate both sovereigns, their governments and their peoples with open pleasure on attaining an understanding with each other, and we hope that those who have been enemies may as .soon as the' final peace treaty Is signed begin to live next to each other as good neighbors. "Shining in the history of our times will be the record of President Roose velt's services, whereby the conclusion of peace was made possible. His master fully conducted work of statesmanship and humanity will not be forgotten by the world." After the first sensationo of wonder and relief over the announcement of peace, German observers try to adjust their conceptions of the powers that brought the peace. Russia's position, with a powerful neighbor both east and west now becomes somewhat similar to -Germany's. Russia doubtless will main tain a strong army In the East "and thus relieve somewhat the weight of her num bers on the western frontier. She will no longer be feared as heretofore, be cause even after the restoration of her prestige and the reorganization of her resources, she' will ever havo Japan, to watch and calculate upon. The German government, according to some of the best newspaper judges, is convinced that Japan may be expected to Temaln quiet for many years. If let alone. 'and that she will peacefully develop her esnkto on the Asiatic continent. The yel low peril seems to have largely disap peared out ofGerman thought. PARIS ASKS MANY QUESTIONS Will America and Russia Be Friends Control of Pacific. PARIS. Aug. 3L The Paris morning newspapers, in commenting upon the re sult of the Portsmouth conference, ex press still more astonishment at its sud den and happy termination, and ask whether the United States has decided to return to her traditional friendship for Russia, or if Great Britain has suddenly renounced her old hostility to -Russia, and whethor the Pacific Ocean question will now be governed by Japan, Russia and the United States, or by Japan, Great Britain and the United States. The Aurore says that fate has offered Emperor Nicholas an unexpected chance in the marvelous revenge of justice and liberty. The Eclaire finds that Russia has not much reason for exultation, and con tinues: "It Is true that the Russians escaped with a smaller financial wound than had been expected; that they regain posses sion of a few ships andNare guaranteed their control of Vladivostok, which Is now of small Importance, while, on the other hand, the Japanese enter Into pos session Idr a long time of a large terri tory.", "Everything the American President un dertakes is successful," was an exclama tion frequently heard. The United States also receives a generous meed of praise. as the nation where the grand achieve ment of the declaration of peace was brought about. The moderation of the Japanese terms ls widely commented upon and Japan's magnanimity is regard ed as being due to the effect of Presi dent Roosevelt's direct appeal to the Em peror of Japan in the name of humanity, His answer is greeted with gratitude in both hemispheres. M. Nelldoff, the Russian Ambassador, Is spending his vacation at Chateau- guyon. An influential official of the Em bassy, however, expressed pleasure at the reasonable conditions reached. Russia, the official 'added, was now able to work for Internal reform. President Loubet received the news of peace early this morning and immediately dispatched congratulations to President Roosevelt, Emperor Nicholas and the Em peror of Japan. Premier Rouvier, replying to a request for an expression on the satisfactory re sult or the conference, said: "Parliament Is the only place where I can discuss political and diplomatic ques tions, i never depart from this rule." The Premier this morning cabled a long message to Mr. witte. In the course of conversation, one of the highest-placed trench diplomats declared that the Japa nese made a. clever move when lheyac- cepted peace without an Indemnity. They thereby secured a treaty with Russia without leaving among her late adver sary a desire for revenge. In the course of a few years Japan will have recov ered her war losses by extension of trade with China and the development of her own natural "resources without the fear er an enemy waiting .-for an opportunity jor revenge. The French . diplomat con- unuea: "If the treaty contains secret clauses. they probably will take the form of a convention, to assurer China from Euro pean partition., while securlnsr the ooen door in that empire for the world's com merce. All . nations would benefit from such a convention, which woulh serve to abolish, the jealous striving of foreign nations to obtain spheres of Influence and European colonies In the Far East, and the Philippines would also experience "beneficial effects, as there are no indi cations that question;? affecting their status quo will arise, thus leaving their development to their natural course. Meanwhile. Japan will proceed with the development and colonization of Corea, which is sufficiently extensive to anora an outlet for her energy without seeking fresh conquests." Referring to the financial effect or peace. an influential financier said neither Japan nor Russia would have difficulty in find ing all the money required both in Eu rope and America. It Is not regarded as probable, however, that Russia will at tempt to float a fresh loan here for the moment. Roosevelt the Great Victor. PARIS, Aug. 30. The French newspa pers this morning devote lengthy and eulogistic editorials to President Roose velt. The President Is the hero of the hour indeed little mention is made of Emperor Nicholas. The Matin says: Roosevelt Is the great victor. He forced the two belligerent who were strangling each other to meet on neutral ground with the same tranquillity that he displayed on the eve of battle at the heed of the Hough Riders. He tackled the respective delegates of the belligerent parties, facing Japanese cupidity and Russian infatuation with the aame disdain for diplomatic usages as when he was charging the trenches with his slouch hat on the ground and a white hand kerchief around his neck. He Is the great victor of this battle of giants. BENEFACTOR OF HUMANITY Portuguese Peace Lcaguo Thus Greets President Roosevelt. WASHINGTON, Aug. SO. The following communication from the Portuguese Peace League has been received at the State Department and transmitted to Oyster Bay: To His Excellency, the President of the United States of America Mr. President: The civilised world greets you as a benefac tor of humanity. Tour intervention in the Russo-Japanese war merits the blessings of all those -who hope to terminate the era. of violence which. unhappily still characterizes our time. Tour Initiative In favoring the next peace conference represents a new trib ute furnished by your 'great mind to the principles of Justice and peace, which con stitute the foundation of international ar bitration. It Is the eloquent affirmation of a Judicial state which will render wars im possible In the future. For this double reason the Portuguese Peace League ventures to transmit to Tour Excellency the hearty fellottatlons In this event, which history will afford as one of the most beautiful of our times. OFFICERS OF THE PORTUGUESE PEACE LEAGUE. Lisbon. August 14. 1305. President S. de Mag albas Lima. THANKS DUE TO ROOSEVELT Foster Calls Treaty Trlnmph of Both Nations. NEW YORK, Aug. 3). Former Secre tary of State John W. Foster, who is In this city, declared that President Roose velt Is entitled to the gratitude of the en tire world for taking the Initiative In bringing together the peace envoys of Russia and Japan. "The outcome," he asserted, "was not so much a triumph of Russian diplomacy as it was generosity and far-sightedness on the part of Japan. The Japanese army and people will be temporarily dis appointed at the terms, but the Emperor and his advisers are wise in effecting peace at this time "When I was invited to assist, ten years ago. in arranging, peace between China and Japan. I noticed that Japan was hap pier over It than the Chinese were them selves." Regarding the sale of the Hankow-Canton Railway concession to the Chinese government by the Morgan syndicate. Mr. Foster declared there was no particular hostility toward Americans, hut that the concession was for KO miles of road and that only about 30 miles had been com pleted. The Chinese, he said, want the line built. Glory to Japan and Roosevelt. VIENNA, Aug. 30. The news of the conclusion of peace through Japanese concessions was totally unexpected here and was received with amazement so great that many persons are still of the opinion that the publication of the terms will show that Russia has made some val uable concessions. At all events. It Is admitted to be a memorable happening, one that adds a new glory to that already gained by the Japanese on the battlefield. Great praise is given to President Roose velt for his Indefatigable efforts to se cure peace. The Foreign Office Immediately for warded the news to Emperor Francis Jo seph." who Is witnessing the maneuvers on the field of Roseno, in the Southern Tyrol. It Is said the Emperor sent congratula tions to the Emperor of Russia and the Emperor of Japan and ordered the Am bassador at Washington. Mr. Hengel mueller to express to President Boosevelt His Majesty's sincere congratulations on the great success achieved through his initiative. Bancs Join In Rejoicing. COPENHAGEN, Aug. -0. General satisfaction at the conclusion of peace Is expressed here in court and official circles, and great enthusiasm is mani fested in the press and among the people over President Roosevelt and Mr. Witte. King Christian sent a telegram of felicitations to Emperor Nicholas upon the favorable conclusion of the war and to the American Minister. King Edward Tells His Joy. MARIENBAD, Austria, Aug. 30. Jung Edward, upon receipt of tne peace announcement. Immediately sent his congratulations to the Emperors of Ja pan and Russia and to President Roosevelt, and also telegraphed to Queen Alexandria his Joy at receiving sucn news. Czar, Not Officials, Thank Witte. PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 30. Mr. Witte has received a telegram of congratulation from Emperor . Nicholas. However, strange it may appear, the official world in St, Petersburg tsriot joining in the praise that is pouring In upon him from other countries. Rothschild Expresses Pleasure. LONDON,; Aug. 30. Baron Roths child, the banker, was seen by. a rep resentative of the Associated Press at his office today. He expressed his un qualified pleasure at the conclusion of peace. Villi Not Spoil Celebration. WINNIPEG, Manitoba. Aug. 30. (Spe cial.) Execution of Charles King, of North Dakota, which was to have taken place tomorrow at Edmonton, was today postponed 30 days, so that the grewsome event might not take place during the ceremonies incident to the inauguration of the new province of Alberta Into the Do minion. LOW EXCURSION "SATES TO THE EAST On sale August 24 and 25, also Septem ber 7, fi. S. 10, 16 and 17, the Rock Island Railway will sell round-trip tickets to Eastern points at greatly reduced rates. For full partlculas call op or address A. H. McDonald, general agent. 10 Thirl RUSSIA EPS COOL Neither Joy Nor Disappoint ment at Peace Terms. GRATEFUL TO ROOSEVELT Not Exultant Over Diplomatic Vic tory in Capital, but Reformers and Financiers of 3fo5cow Openly Rejoice. ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. SI. (3:12 A. MO The news of the" successful completion of the preliminary negotiations for peace at Portsmouth has been received here without marked or even notable expres sions, of satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Tranquility Is perhaps the best term with which to convey the sentiment of prac tically all classes. Including tho officials. The prevailing sentiment among the thinking element Is that Japan arrived at a recognition of the fact that It was really Impossible for Russia to make any further concessions, because she desired to avoid arousing among the people at home sentiments which would constitute a most serious menace in the future. It Is recognised that Japan also realized the necessity for a lasting and stable peace, and It believed that the success of the conference was dtfe to the fact that both nations sincerely desired to effect an understanding. The, more intelligent Russians do not regard the outcome at Portsmouth as altogether a diplomatic victory or a suc cess won at the expense, of Japan. There are undoubtedly certain divergences of opinion among Russians on one or an other of the points set forth in the. pre liminary peace understandings. These divergences can be easily arrtibutcd to the existing Internal conditions In Russia, but It Is no exaggeration to say that all clasrss are deeply and sincerely appreciative of the efforts made by Presi dent Roosevelt to bring about peace. Furthermore, the general and sustained Interest of the American people in the entire matter finds due recognition and full appreciation here. President Roose velt's efforts, it Is declared, supplied the lubricant needed to overcome the fric tion and to keep the machinery of the conference- running to a successful issue. In considering the lack of effusion and all outward signs of satisfaction with which the news was received at St. Petersburg. It should be borne in mind that the Russians are an undemonstra tive people and that the details of the great disasters of the war were received with the same apparent apathy. It Is not the custom of the people here to Indulge in demonstrations, either upon occasions of great sorrow or of great happiness, and the lack of popular and spontaneous expressions of satisfaction does .not carry the same meaning as it would In the United States. HEAVY BLOW TO 3IUSCOVITES Oukhtomsky Takes Gloomy View of Result of War. ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. SO. "A great diplomatic victory for M. Witte, but not a great moral victory," Is the verdict of Prince Oukhtomsky in his editorial In the Vledomosti today. He says: "Notwithstanding the difficult circum stances under which the negotiations com menced. Mr. Witte carried out his task whh the greatest skill and obtained from Japan the utmost she was prepared to give. More we expected to receive, but, though Mr. Witte wrested out of defeat these advantageous terms, the moral ad vantage rests with Japan. Sho will be recognized In the eyes of the East and of Europe as the victor and she has ac quired a predominant position in Asia, while- Russia's prestige has suffered a correspondingly heavy blow. "However, Russia Is only reaping the reward of & war conceived in Injustice and resting oh a policy of aggression toward a weak nation, against which I and oth ers warned the government. I was for peace before and have been ever since the commencement of the war, and I re joice that peace has been concluded. "I have no fear of the results on the army. Some of the men will object to this peace, but the great mass will be glad of the termination of the war on so honorable a basis and will be content to return to their homes. "It is impossible to tell what will be the result of the peace In the Internal situation.' The revolutionary movement has roots a generation deep and Its causes are entirely independent of the war. which it preceded, though its growth has been fostered by th,LJsiSfortunes of the coniucu . Agitation and turmoil will no doubt find an outlet in the cominjr elec tions for the Douma. regardless of the outcome of tho war." In conclusion. Prince Oukhtomsky pays a nign tribute to President Roosevelt, "whose name should be emblazoned throughout Russia." MOSCOW REFORMERS HAPPY Financier Says Witte Won Last Bat tle at Portsmouth. MOSCOW. Aurt. 30. The news of the, conclusion of peace was received here this morning by an immense malorltv of the people with feelings' of deep' satisfaction. JSxternally the city calm. In an Interview today, the sentiment of a large portion of the Russian re formers was expressed bv M. Goiovin president of the Moscow Zemstvo. He said: "I am happy, and probably all Rus sla shares mv sentiment. Th onn.il tlons of Deace are "beyond all our honas. Again I repeat, I am happy that we are now at peace. M. Zoppia, a prominent financier and member or tne Moscow Bourse, said: "Those connected with the commerce of Moscow are particularly glad to see the end of this unhappy and unpopular war. It can be said that the last battle of the war. which was fought at Ports mouth, was won by Mr. Witte." On the Bourse today Imperial is gained three points. RUSSLVS NOTES OF REGRET Linlcvltch Might Have Won Victory, Says One Paper. ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. CO. The No voe Vremya today, deploring the conclu sion of peace, says: "God grant that the blow lias not fallen on Russia at the moment when Japan was ready to make every concession to termi nate the war, and when the Russian army had become stronger than ever before." M. Souvcrin, editor of the Novoe Vrem ya, says he regrets that General Linle vitch, who telegraphed recently to St. Petersburg and Portsmouth, N. H., Im ploring Emperor Nicholas and Mr. Wltte not to conclude peace, did not lead his army against tho Japanese to support the plenipotentiaries, instead of allowing them to conquer the Island of Sakhalin, iuv editor admits that he knows from a certain source that Field Marshal Oyama Ulazrax&A4 Xnblo to tha effect that be could not guarantee a victory. M. Sou verin considers the concessions made by Japan to be of little Importance and says they do not weaken her position. He adds: "If the National Assembly does not suc ceed better In renovating the country than the army has in defending It, Russia will be lost." The Rues described the conclusion of peace as being "of supreme benefit to the foe." The Ran-Slavlc Svet says: "All the Japanese concessions pale before the news that Japan has acquired tne better part of the Island of Sakhalin." The popular Llstok welcomes peace as enabling Russia to enter heart arfd soul Into Internal reorganization. WITTE' S MESSAGE TO CZAR. Says Russia Will Forever Be Great Eastern Power. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 30. Follow ing Is the text of Mr. Wltte's cablegram to Emperor Nicholas announcing peace: I hare the honor to report to your ma jesty that Japan has agreed to your de mands concerning: the conditions of peace and that consequently peace will be estab lished, thanks to your wise and firm de cision, and in strict conformity with the Instruction of your majesty. liusaia. will remain In the Far east the great power which she hitherto has been and will forever. We have applied to th execution of your orders all our Intelligence and all our Rus sian hearts, we beg; your majesty to for give that we have been unable to do more. ARMED PEASANTS REVOLT. Tens of Thousands Will Arise In Southern Russia. 8T. PETERSBURG. Aug. 30. At a meoting of 300 -members of intellectual classes of St. Petersburg yesterday one of the speakers described the peasant agi tation in the provinces of Saratoff and Samara, saying that there were tens of thousands of men supplied with arms and that an enormous peasant movement was being organized for the Autumn. A force of Cossacks and infantry has been sent to Rljokl. Saratoff Prepares to Celebrate. SARATOFF, Russia, Aug. 30. The people here received the press an nouncement of peace with Japan en thusiastically. The extra editions of the newspapers were bought with ac tivity, and the newspaper offices were in constant receipt of telephone mes sages asking for details. The news came quite unexpectedly, and the of ficial announcement is awaited im patiently, after which there will bo celebrations. Hopes are expressed that Russia will now devote herself to the improvement of her internal af fairs. General Strike at Llbau. LIBAU, Russia, Aug. 30. A general strike has been brought about here by the order for the mobilization of troops. No factories are running, and the street railways have stopped operations. Steam railroad communication has been Inter rupted and there are no newspapers is sued. The arrival of reservists from the neighboring country districts has added to the confusion as well as to the possi bilities of disorder. The situation is grow ing tense and many soldiers are patrolling the streets. Pardon for Finnish Assassin. ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 30. On the recommendation of Grand Duke Vlad mir, tho Emperor has pardoned Prokope, who was sentenced to death for the assassination of Colonel Krcmarenko. Chief of Police of Vlborg, on July 22 last. News Welcome at Novgorod. N1JNI NOVGOROD. Russia. Aug. 30. The first news of the conclusion of peace was received here with expressions of satisfaction. Especial pleasure was mani fested by the merchants and other com mercial classes assembled here from all parts of Russia for the Fair. Works Resumo After- Strike. NIZHNI NOVGOROD. Russia, Aug. 30. The Sarmovo Works, which have been closed for some time owing to labor dis turbances, reopened today. The steel foundry was the first to resume. The other departments will follow. Russia Will Havo Jewish Zones. ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 30. It-has been decided to form territorial zones for Jews and lists are now being drawn up of new townships and villages where they will be permitted to live. DEMOLISH WHICH FORTS? Expected Cause of Difference in Scandinavian Conference. CARLSBAD. Aug. 30. The opening of the negotiations here tomorrow between the Swedish and Norwegian Commission ers on the question of dissolution of the union is awaited with Intense Interest. The Scandinavian newspapers aro largely represented. The question mostly discussed is what fortresses Sweden will call upon Norway to abolish. The Associated Press has reason to believe that the fortresses of Fredrickten and Kongvingser. Orje and DIngsrun will be proposed, but It is un derstood that the Norwegians will re fuse to abolish those of Frederickten and Kongvingser. SPLIT SCANDINAVIAN UNION. Norwegian Commissioners Leave for Conference Opening Today. CHRISTIANIA. Norway, Aug. SO. The Norwegian Commissioner appointed to confer with Commissioners from Sweden on the question of dissolution of the union left for Carlsbad this afternoon. All the evening papers express a con ciliatory sentiment, and the best wishes for the result of the conference of tho representatives of the two countries, re ferring to the example set by the peace conference at Portsmouth and urging the Commissioners to come to an amicable agreement. The first meeting of the Commissioners will be held at Carlsbad. August 31. Stromboli and Vesuvius In Eruption. MESSINA. Sicily. Aug. 30. The anclont crater In the Island of Stromboli Is In full eruption and Is ejecting a heavy mass of lava. Dense smoke hangs over the Island. Panic prevails in tho villages around the volcano, and the villagers aro leaving. NAPLES. Aug. 30. Mount Vesuvius is In full eruption and Is throwing out an enormous mass of lava. Deep rumblings are heard In the Interior of the crater and lava is flowing down the right side of the cone. Germany Pushes Her Trade. LIMA. Peru. Aug. 30. Dr. Zoepfl. com merclal attache of the German Foreign office, who has been studying the best method for increasing German trade in the South and Central American repub lies, will leave Lima Thursday next for Mexico and from there will go to New York. American Stocks in Germany. BERLIN. Aug. 50. The board of con trol of the Bourse today listed $100,030,000 of the 3. per cent convertible bonds of the Pennsylvania Railway Company, and also about J32.500.CO0 of 4 per cent first re funding mortgage gold bonds of the Chi cago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. AFFRONT TO KING OSCAR American Consul Offends Swedes by Not Observing Birthday. WASHINGTON. Aug. 30. The State De partment has been supplied with copies of newspapers published in Gothenburg. Sweden, attacking the American consul there, Robert S. Bergh, because of al leged failure on his part to show proper respect for King Oscar on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. j The Aftonblad charges that the flag J of his country was hoisted by every for- elgn consul In the town except by Mr. ; Bergh. This caused much remark and speculation on the part of townspeople. who Inquired whether King Oscar had I in any way offended President Roose- i vclt. that he ordered his consul to re-1 fraln from Joining In the celebration. I Tho paper calls attention to the fact that Mr. Bergh Is a Norwegian by birth, but does not think that he Is thereby excused, In view of the position he oc cupies. Assistant Secretary Loomis has decided to call upon Mr. Bergh for an explana tion. REVIVES PUTS AND CALLS Chicago Board of Trad6 Resumes Old Form of Trading. CHICAGO, Aug. 30. Trading in puts and calls is to be re-established by the Chicago Board of Trade.- By a vote of the members of the exchange, the re sumption of the old form of trading was decided upon today. "Privileges" trading was abandoned here some time ago, when the Board of Trade began a crusade against bucket shops. An amendment providing for the expulsion of any member who enters Into contracts when he is aware that he is insolvent was also voted upon. The re-establishing of puts and calls wa3 recommended by believers in that system, who caused the amendment to the rules to be submitted to a vote by means of a petition. This virtually forced the board officially to express Itself on the question covered by the statutes carrying- penalties for its violation. Seattle Jnpanese Send Messages. SEATTLE. Aug. 30. The Seattle Japan ese Association, the largest organization of Japanese In the United States, today sent congratulatory messages to Presi dent Roosevelt and Baron Komura. The raesages. each signed by President C. T. Takahashl. read: To the President: Seattle Japanese Associ ation desires to express to you Its thanks for the large share you have had In bringing peace. The results show that the Emperor and Czar believe In this great country and Its President. To Baron Komura: Seattle Japanese As sociation extends congratulations. Tour con cessions to Russia and the magnanimity of the terms of final settlement In order to have peace command the admiration of the world. We give you personally our thanks. The Japanese Association, believing Baron Komura and party will return to Japan by way of Seattle. Is preparing to give him a most enthusiastic reception. Fall Fishing In September. ASTORIA, Or.. Aug. 30. (Special.) The Fall fishing season on he Columbia River will open in September and it Is understood that three canneries will engage In packing. They are all lo cated on the north side of the river and are as follows: McGowan's at Mc Gowan. Megler's at Brookfleld. and the Columbia River Packers' Association's plant at Eureka. It is also probablo that some of the cold-storage plants will purchase sllversldes. Quite a quan tity of Fall salmon, to be packed at Gray's Harbor and Oregon Coast points, has been sold by local brokers at the following rates per dozen: Talis, 85 cents: flats, 90 cents; half pounds. 70 cents. These sales were all consummated before the recent cut in the price of 19 14 Alaska, reds. Scholarships at Willamette. SALEM. Or.. Aug. 30. (Special.) Twelve free scholarships at Willamette University have been established by the Columbia River Conference of the Meth odist Episcopal Church. News of this ac tion was brought by President boieman tonight on his return from Moscow, Idaho, where he attended tne annual ses sion of tho conference. This means that tho conference will pay the tuition of 12 students in the literary department who contemplate entering the ministry after completing their college courses. President Coleman says that both the Columbia River and the Idaho confer ences are warm supporters of old Willam ette, and that many students will here after come to the Salem school trom tnose districts. Award by Hague Tribunal. NEW YORK. Aug. 30. Announcement ihrtt tha Muscat dispute between Great Britain and France had been settled was made today by the secretary of Chief .Turtle Fuller of the United states sau preme Court, who has recently been at The Hague as a member of the perma nent international council In adjudication Htwin this matter. Justice Fuller arrived here today on the steamer Oceanic. The dispute relates to the rlgnt ot certain traders to flv the French flag In the Per sian gulf, upon which Muscat Is situated. Details of the settlement were not made public. Final Round at Chess Begins. BARMEN. Aug. 30. The final round of the International chessmasters tournament was begun today. Bern stein, by defeating Bardeleben, made sure of at least fifth prize. Berger drew with Mleses and Alapln with Burn. The Denver & Bio Grande has estab lished through Pullman standard sleeplns car service between Portland and Denver., leaving Portland at S:15 P. II.. spending seven noUrs in Salt Lake City second day and arriving in Denver afternoon of fol lowing day. For reservations call at 124 Third street. Ayers Sarsaparilla The doctors' Sarsa parilla. The tested and tried Sarsaparilla. The Sarsaparilla that makes rich, red blood; strengthens the nerves; builds up the whole system. .0.A7r0.. X.SWS1J. aCaM. "Please Smile AND , Look Pleasant.'5 When a woman says "I am racked with, pain," tho word "racked" recalls tho days when they stretched the tender bodies of women on the rack with rope and pulley until the very Joints cracked. Fancy an attendant saying to the tor tured woman, "Pleaso smile and look pleasant." , . , And yet the woman "racked with pain, Is expected to smile through her agony and to make homo happy. Sho can't do It. It Js against Nature. Generally speaking, the racking pains of ill-health stioh as headache, backache and "bearing-down palus,'are related to derange ments or disorders of the organs dis tinctly feminine. When this condition is removed tho general health Is restored, and with health comes back the smile of .ny woman may regain her health at homo without offensive questionings or examinations by the use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Sick women may consult Dr. Pierco, by letter, free of ehanre. 8uch lottors are treated as sacredly confidential. "It affords mo ploasure to relate thowon- cially your 'FaTorite Prescription." writes Mr, J. m eaiey unme. oi woouuury. n. jciscj. L. Box &K. "My wife has been using It for some time past, having suffered severoly with bearing-down pains, aching in back, and many othor complaints peculiar to women. She was very weak, could not do any heaTy work or washing but can do all kinds of work now. She is soon to become & mother but we do not fear tho result (as heretofore), all due to your wonder-worker. 'Favorite Prescription. "Your 'Pleasant Pellets' are also worth many times their price, t have usod them for biliousness and stomach trouble, and baTO found them to be all that you claim. They are my constant companions onc used, always Kept. Given away. The People's Common Sense Medical Ad viser is sent free on receipt of stamps to pay expense of mailing only. The book con tains 1003 paares, over 700 Illus trations and several colored platos. Bend 21 one-cent stamps for the paper-bound book, or 31 stamps for tho cloth bound. Address Dr. 2L Y. Pierc Buffalo, N. Y. Humors Cured with Harflnn Soap. Slclnllealth. (oint ment) and SlclnHealtb. Tablets. A post tiro and speedy cure for eTery ltchlnjr. burning, scaly, bleeding, crusted, pimply and blotchy humor, with loss of hair. Produces clear, bril liant, healthy skin and pure, rich, red blood. SKINHEALTMJ Jrtssktmont 75o Mm consists of Har n n a. S o np , 25c.,medka ted.antl septlc: SUlnIIealtb.(oInt.).25c..totUl senna, heal the skin, and SUlnllealtb. Tablet 25c, to expel humor germs. All druggists. HarHnsk Soap for the Complexion for pimples, blackheads, redness, roughness, chaf lnc chapplntr. rough hands. Nothing will giro such a speedy cure. 25c. 3 cakes, 05c. Send 5c. postage for Free Samples and booklets to FH1LO HAT CO.. XEWAUK. 2. J. WOODARD. CLAIIKJS St CO. fourth and Tf asalnxton Bis. I We treat and cure hundreds every month who suffer from l'elvlc nnd other diseases of men, such as Hydro cele. Varicocele. Stricture. Stomach. Kidney and Bladder Affections, Mtal Weakness, rrous Decline. Inipo tency. Nocturnal Losses and all that long train of symptoms and troubles which arise from youthful errors or other excesses. We have ,a new specific treatment for Gonorrhoea which la-prompt, sure, saf and painless. Syphilis and all blood taints we cur to stay cured, and do not resort to poi sonous minerals. Varicocele, Hydrocele. Plies. Rectal Ulcers and Cancers we cure effectu ally and without the use ot the knife. Consultation and examination free. Write for symptom blank and book If you cannot caiL Offico Hours: 8 1 M. to S P. M.; Sunday. 10 to 12. SUoBisXr Dispensary Cor. 2d and Yamhill Sts.. Portland. Or. C. GEE WO THE GREAT CHINESE DOCTOR. Formerly located at 233 Aldar St. corner Third. Moved To the large brick building at S. E. corner of First and Morrison Sts. Entrance 162K Plrst St. MimWIiff "WW.. Ureat Chinese Doctor 'is well known and famous Throughout the U. S. because Ms woo- derful and marvelous cures havo been heralded broadcast r?"Sho"tun.t1bv? length and breadth of this "un"& He treats any andall diseases with powerful Chinese roots. Jb-ha9 m barks and vegetables that are en X tlrely unknown to medical science In S this country, and through the use of these harmless remedies. He guar- Intees to cure catarrh, asthma, lung troubles. rheumatism. nervousness. I stomach, liver, kidney, female troub m let and all private diseases. This famous doctor cures without 0 the aid of the knife, without using Z oolsons or drugs. Hundreds of tes- 1 tlmonlals on file at his 6fnces. Call ? and see him. Charges moderate. CONSULTATION PREE. Patients out of the city write for blanks and circular. Inclose 4c stamp. Address the C. Gee AVo Chinese Medl- cine Co.. 162 1st St.. Cor. Morrison. Portland. Or. Plas mention this paper. HAND SAPOLJO It ensures an enjoyable, invigor ating bath; makes every port respond, removes deed skin, ENERGIZES THE WHOLE BODY farts the circulation, and leaves a glow equal to a Turkish bath. ALL GROCERS AND DRUGGISTS sjjjrsjjMw jr a I